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Wichita eagle., 1887-07-26

A gentleman yesterday stated that the
rails and ties now being distributed on Mar
ket street belonged to the Wichita & Valley
Center Motor line company and not to the
Wichita & SUBURBAN as formerly stated.
Both companies will occupy the line as far
north as Fifteenth street, but the material
was bought by the Wichita & Valley Center
and the other company will in time buy half
of the line
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-26

J. W. Arthur has returned from visit to
his old home, Stubenville, Ohio, not bringing
with him, however, the expected wife. He
says it was extremely warm back there, yet he
was beset upon all sides with earnest inqiries
regarding the great city of the southwest.
He finds throughout the east a growing in
terest in this section, and thinks that large
influx of people may be expected in the fall.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-26
|he'4 2'P Photographer

Order cobs at Zephyr Mills, teleK h me No.
1850, 57-10 =
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-26

Take Cannon Ball Stage" from Cullisor
for Greensburg. So
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-26
Editor Eagle.

Editor Eagle:
Will Won please announce that John Tucker VIII be
a Republican candidate for the office OF county
treasurer
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-26
California Excursion,

Trade that old scabby buggy for new
one. Kelly & Dunbar. d5S-2t.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Please announce me a candidate for the ONCE of
70 the decision OF the Republican convention. l. A.
WILSON
Please announce me candidate for the ONCE Of
ounty Commissioner for the First district. T. G.
wish to announce to the voters OF Sedgw1ck
county. through the columns Of the EAGLE that am
candidate for the ONCE OF County Treasurer SUB
Jet to the decision Of the Republican convention.
AfwsRl eSiss kka 81 !. s Tfyi e 1887
Please announce me candidate for the office OF
County Clerk for the ensuing term. subject 70 the
II. Downing.
Editor Eagle
o. Register of Deeds. subject to the decision OF the
Republican county convention. W. L. McBee
Please announce me candidate for the Office OF
Register OF Deeds at the ensuing election subject 70
the decision OF the Republican convention. l. ID.
Please announce me as a candidate for the ONCE
Of Register If Deeds subject to the decision OF the
Republican county convention e. d. HeisermAn-
fer Of Deeds subject to the decision of the Repub
1c6n county convention. ROBERT C Deatn
Editor Eagle:
Plesse announce that candidate for reelec-
W. Hays.
Editor Eagle:
Please announcefne acaDdidate for the ONCE OF
Register of Deeds subject to the action OF the Re
publican county convention. F. n. poffiemyne.
Editor Eagle:
Please announce me as a candidate for County
Clerk for the ensuing term subject TO the decision
of the Re publican county convention s. Dunkin-
Eagle Township, Sedgwick Co.. Kansas.
To the Editor OF the Eagle:
candidate for the office register OF deeds Of Sedg
wick county, subject to the decision OF the Hepnbl
can county convention.
Editor Eagle:
Please announce me a candidate for the on1ce
of county clerk subject to the decision Of the Re
publican convention. ]. W. Dale. Sherman TWP
Editor Eagle:
Will You please announce that John Tucker viii be
a Republican candidate for the office OF county
treasurer
Editor Eagle:
Please announce me a candidate for Comfy Com
the lst district subject to the decision or
the Republican convention. {. Pltman-
EDITOR Eagle:
Please announce canddtte for re election TO
the office or c. roDer subject to the decision OF the
Republican convention j. w. Wingaro-
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-26

The following ARE the transfers of real
estate filed in the Recorders office yester- |
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
He put THE PRICE TOO LOW.
pron IN, CHICAGO Hsrald.

A tall gaunt, cadaverous man, wearing full beard
a time wo.n frock coat aud shirt lTont that oughl
to have oeen sent TO tho launes!
before tie hot weather set in stood AT tie corner u
Madison and Clark streets last evening with bundle
o: gooi-sizcd hand-bLls under his arm.
My friend" he said ~ q palc-faced, mhdle-aged
citizen, who wore his hair trihc long Tor July, "yos
look like a man who has helped many a good cause
"Fossibly, sir"
al have come fgires that utterly sIpo-s ~
Ansrc hIs Is, spIitua Sta, a,ll atheists-prove tbs
divinity Of Chnstyou've got TO believe IT, and the.
he poured forth tumble Of words from bis printed
document. "I've ALREADY distributed free of charss
800 OF these, and would to God I could give awag
these-they're all have lett Anything you choos
TO give"
"Intempennce is the greatest curse VIC haye'
interrupted the mddle-aged man As be got to thS
windward Of the whisley-scented breath.
Exactly STR was the tract peders candid reply.
"if nan wants to look like the devil act like thu
devil and be devil, lot him fool with aicohol-eyei
lager beor." Abruptly changing the subject he
continued "Yes. the Biblo's all right, INT thess
figures my own they make il clear, plain
Atheists won't accept the Bible: they've got to taa
my figures II yon care to help the cause alons
even cents Will be-
aOh. you can't get Chicago whlskey for a nickel. I
and before the "Rcgers" man could finish bis appel
the satcy. long-halred man was around the corrsI
and lost in the crowd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14

The afternoon passed. all things do. As early as
possible we started home.
The next morning We were stroiling along the
beach with Maria Jane Yates; we all gathering
Irish moss which an east wind had thrown up.
Greatly to surprise met Mr. Sinlps IN nus gray
suit, and by his side was Malvina Litchheld. She
was talking. of course.
Like fash came into minds her hope that she
might be usefu to who stood critically In need OF
a and dear friend. We repeated these words 10
Mrs. Yates, who tossed her head.
al thought you knew" che remarked. They've
ben engaged this three day. Sbos gittln ready 10
be married; weddn' the last OF this month
"PDor Mr.. Smms !" said invountariy.
al dknow bout that" abe said, but I'll bet cent
he'll hev something besides his liver to think OF
expeev she's mighty good woman"
Then please give bad ONE said Carlos with
emphasis.
Maria Jane looked at us quiszically.
4" You'd oetter be careful" she advised, or II you
talk like that, folks'll be sayn' you're runnn down
Malviny cause she's caught Mr.. Simms. DO
declare, Malviny to visit her aunt jest IN the
Lick OF time"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
ITTIDIOUS DETERMINATIONS.

Scene-Kentuoky Central Railroad General Office
Covington Ky, before passage Of interstate cOmmencS
act sam Morse. the general passenger agent, sitting
alr-cushion to Keep cool
Enter Theatr, al Agent Good morning Mr.. MorsA
Want TO run down tho lire Can you fix me out u
S M-Certalnly, sir with pleasure; where an
you goinsl
r. A.-Isxington.
s VI. Chandng theatrical mans card 10 the Clerk
Make out pass 10 Lexington and return
T. A. (taking the passl-Thanks. By the way Ne
Morse, would Ike 10 over 10 Washington Whit
down that way. Can you fix me over your con
Meeting unel
:. Mo. have none " their blank passes; besides
you could not ride on their Passenger trains.
T. A-Why how is that: coaches crowded.
s. M-Weli not thar hut their classification n
qurcs that gall In large quantities shall te traasn'~
by freight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
AN ODD COINCIDENCE.
From me Boston yranseriDt

There Is . journalist OF the Listeners acqualntAncs
who, a recent afternoon whom the Listener was Ia
his company at his desk began 10 whistle softly the
spanish air, La PalOm3" His net gDbor at the next
desk the Dining Editor looked up frpm his novel AA
mechanically pulled out his watch.
"Therc thought 80 :" said the Dining Editor.
Thought what n said the other.
81 taught you wou d whistle that tune as usual
DO you know that, for the last ten days, by actual
observation you have commenced whlstling thai tus
al quarter Of four o'clock n
"Ncnsen'e! / don't remember whlstllng Il here
at all beforer
minutes OF this hour every day have taken occasion
to note and record by this series of marks
lie showed nine hour and minute marks tie
edge of the calendar hanging at the front Of his desk
49, $40, 3.47, 3.45." and so on-ald added snothtr
Tho Listener did not doubt tho story, for no had
himself been convicted Though he Is not person Of
methodlcal regularity OF haoits OF similar operations
of the machinery Of mental Impulse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
lERANTE THE BALLET MAJ fER.


Louis MeIaIte, the ballet master at the Grand
Opera, occupied POSITION which many men wnose
heads have been educated but not their legs, might
well have envied The career Of dancing man Is not
often brilliant one. lie suffers greatly nom
female ne Sy 20 ana ID ye aat be 10
turn the OF the audience away from the butte fly
daLcer does lot become an inveterato womanhater, 1t
because he Is too philosophical 10 DO jealous ana
TOO sensible Of the ScGe Of matching h aSa o claim
dancers absolutely necessary In certain ballots,
consequently boys rs well ~ gins snter The Con-
servaolre de la Danse 1t Is free school, and the
expense of maintanngt Is paid out OF the subvention
granted by the state 10 the Academic Rationale do
Musque, commonly called the Grand Opera The
children enter the elementary class at the age Of eight
but as their parents are generally members OF the
ncnces at the age OF fge Indeed II is an article OF
faith in the pro fession, Of which Tepslchoro is the
chief ornament, that the training must be Begin al
I've In order to produce a Morante or Mauh.
portion Of the vast premises o. the Grand Opera set
exoentinr Thursday and sunday The instruction
lssts about three hours The children remain In the
10 the aptitude which they snow. They must pass a
rather severe examination before they are admitted
10 the classe des qnadrlies i Is not until they have
corps de ballet and receive salaries Their rcmun-
sraOn Tanses rom y ns 70 rom 4o to eoo
Tho ambition OF oil Il 10 become premers suets,
but very few Of those who enter the iists obtain ,hs
and nie OF the ballet are known by the nor voy
complimentary ,epithet OF "opera rats Louis Me,
ante. had he been woman, would have become n
di:tlnctlOn than that Of being Louis MOrants the
hallot-mastor Of the Opera. lie was the chief com
poser OF OF the most charming balets that have
been produced at the Grand opera of late years
He was the chorcgraphist OF "Gretna Green hs first
ballet "eylvia." ale Fandango," "Iedia,' "1a
Korrigane" ala Farandole" and "Les Deux Pigeons"
which was brought out few months since.
limo OF pendants recently seen contained hand
designs Of stars and crescent combined the stars
Of diamonds the crescents Of sapphres or other col
orcd stones.
The application OF flowers 10 the jewellers art APP
pears to be almost endless The latest is q superb
morning glory pin OF diamond petals with large
single sapphire stamcp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
FASHIONABLE SOCIETY IN THE yoRrHwEs,

" "
FROM The Dakota Suneopsr.
Among the presents received b. the young people
were the following
From groom ~ bride, bull pup, one yalier dog
pair Of water spanlels, and u pure meerschaum pipe
with tobacco.
From bride to groom, one good shotgun one bowie
knife rifle, and three dogs
From parents OF bridegroom, one fiddle, one banjo,
spotted pup, and six pounds of tobacco.
From the Shotgun club, OF which the young couple
were members one English mastin, and . pair Of
silver-mounted pistols.
1t Is seldom that young couple start out In life
so well equipped for perfect happiness, and Jock and
julie have the best wishos Of this oflca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14

England Why, Siam has double the extent OF terto
| of France and population of upward OF lo,OOyvvv
persons They want literally everything that tenaS .U
| 10 pay for what they buy They very honorable
people In their dealings aud scrupuous about business
honor"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
he KNEW TT ALI.

There was family on rs train between BIrlnln2
ham and A1nist0n who had come out OF the woods
Of Mississippi and were their way to some plaza
In Georgia 1t their first ride the cars, buS
while the wife and children fall Of natural curt
osi'y, the husband didn't propose TO give his igno
rance away. When the wife asked him what kept
the coaches the track he looked at her with pity
In his eyes and answered
"Maria. don't you know nosiin' tall They put
tar em " make 'em stick I"
She satisfied until switched In side
track 10 let q passenger train 60 By and then she
asked
Gordon, what did they do this forr
Mother train going by, Maria"
And do we have 10 git of the trackfV
"Yes. It's the way. They used to have
one train scramble Ae other but It scarf tho
passengers so that they have adopted another plan"
She looked up at the ceiling and then out on the
extra track and replied:
"You orter buy some peanuts Of the boy Gordon
and show the railroad that appreciate this extra
expense they have gone TO. They must Dave feeling
a. well as u.s..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
CURRENT ANECDOTES
HARD ON THE PATERgAL BROMLEY
From The San fydne5seo chronfrt-

Tbcrc arc fcw journalists better known or no -
important rank In America than Isaac Bromley. ~
for many years WELDED mighty pom In the edI,,-s!
tered The TRIBUNE city department on leaving csse1'
u begin his career journalist. One day TIA -
editor told him TO go somewhere and inrryiev ~
odd character In New York. '3s
"Give full play to your humor,r said he. and ~
rh ms'U nntsp o,ns ~ -, oun,ay paper
torial room and told lin with great gee. ~
Butt he said, turning kind OF solemn fath..
how did 10 know I had any humor In mer
"Wel" said Mr. Bromley, Strengthening hus.x
up perhaps he thinks you may have inherited n =
The son puzzled moment thea. with a suadev
CLEAN Of comprehension. be said:
"Doos he know mOtherlr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
Nor TAXING IN WASHING.

A gentleman from schley came the city last vcsu
and requested by pretty littlo school msrrss
there to call at certain store for bundle ana
carry 1t back for her. The gentleman did a ~
ouested got the bundle and gave 1t ~ tie lady VIA
was very profuse In her thanks. Tuesday the ssms
gentleman had occasion to visit the city, and d.
pretty little lady met him with smiles and rcquestsd
him to return tho bundle 10 the major with her conn.,
piments and 10 inform him that she very thank
ful for bis kind Intentions but dat she takns
In washing this week" The major oponei the bundls
and found half dozen dirty shirts that be thouxss
were In tho hands Of bis washwoman. He Wild
at tho sight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
A HINT TO TEETOTALLERs.
BON The 81. Ler>Gs Gnk.fts.

The following story from Scissors It d
affirmed that about a fortnight ago a young man wa
mesmenzed by one Of Lis friends In the presence u
several persOns Aftor of the usual experiments
drink wine during the next fortnight The patient
was then woke up by the magnetizer blowing In his
face and though he Is longer IN his presence II
affirmed that he canrot cary glass Of vine 70 HE
lips II the glass is fled with beer water, or any.
thing else his Will obey him. and take It TO Lli
mouth, but II II contains wine his muscles are para
lived.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
yOT BAD FOR A CRACKER.
From TIE Savannah Es,ca.

A rather dun looking Cracker boy" came into thu
Oakland post Office the other day. who as the sequd
proved, was not dull after all Mr. Wise asked
him what he would have. Don't want nuttIr,- said
the boy. The Postmaster being a little waggish
sad Did you bring anything to put It ~, aNo:
nuthin' 10 put that In, bottom Of the bake
Is out!' Then Mr.. Wise subsidized and there wac
silence "l.ke unto death.p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14

Colonel John A. MoCaull says that the misfortune OF
the theatre business IL this country Is that the manage
ment is too generally speculative without reference TO
art or the elevation OF the profession Tie evidence OF
this i. TO be found In the LACK C sympathy and good
fellowship among Managers" said the Colonel You
meet fellow manager on the street, which is about the
only place you do meet him. You Tip your bat After
he gets by he grits mis- teeth he says himself under
mis- breath, = tho OF cook You are probably
going through the same mental operation How can
cunstances e.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14

Ono Of the strongest amateur swimmers at Coney
Island Roscoe Conkling and lie can float r hours at
a time. Dr. McGynn has been down ~ Long Branch
recently and demonstrated bis ability 20 float on the
tide The boys the beach say that his eXconmuni'
Gated toes stuck mp out OF the water e unconcenedy
as II they had never been ncrfcred with from Rome.
Henry George was witt him ana IS vigorous swimmer.
4 swimmer who invariably attracts the attention OF
the ladies Colonel Carr the chief clerk OF tue Filth
Avenue Hotel Writing about swimmers am reminded
that recently at Long Branch saw Billy" Florence,
the actor. In tho water With Billy" Common. the 81
James Hotel propretor. They had lust come from
yachting expedition. rhe actors great round face was
Redeemed Dy exposure 10 the sun, aud as he hOated
about on the water 1t hal the hue OF Boiled lobster
Conner has peculiar streak OF badness, which makes
the top OF his head look Ike that OF onsured priest
There were number OF bystsnders who exclaimed as 40
swan out sea- Look at that priest" Conner is any
thing but prestly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14

Pistols are not servicelble In such emergencies"
said Colonel Parsons because the chances are more
than even that the weapon will not be at hand when
you want H. cool head and ready tongue are much
more valuable. have friend who was several times
assaulted the days after the war, who never carried
weapon aud yet always got the best of his adversares
His plan was to seize and use tue weapon Of the
who assaled hun. required readiness quickness and
strength DO that. but he always ready. have
a relative who declares that he has speech aud
pistol ready for lutruders. Ills speech Is this sly
dear Mr. Burglar, in the top OF my trunk is pistol
In the bottom are some cartridges. II yon VIII
wait until | got up aud procure the cartridges
and load pistol will take great pleasure In killing
you and removing worthless creature from the face
Of the eartn He says Ia the speech OF nsbt to
fellow who had entered his room and the chap went
away laughing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14

the In most parts OF Virginia to sleep with
doors wide open and windows uubarrcd. In spite OF
the theyng propeusites OF some VI the poor colored
people this seems be the reades method of protec-
ton since the ordinary thief IN that region concludes
that door left Wide open means that there Is nothing
rh stealing inside Then too burglars IT this class
are generally after food rather than valuablos and
articles OF food generally locked up In the cellars
Colonel Parsons says that when he lived at White
sulphur Springs he awakened In tie night by the
tread OF lnrucrs the stairway. Ills wife was awake
and had laid her hand his mouth fearing that he
would make outcry Janp up and get hurt While
releasing his from her grasp he remembered the
old story about the poor who wasawakened under
similar circumstances but whose wife urged him 10 get
up the burglars hunting around the house
Let cm hunt. Maria" was the Philosophical reply,
II they md anything 10 will he more than We can DO
and will get up and take e away from them
When he had his mouth free from his wlfes hand the
Colonel with great elaboration said; IL there Is any
thing that those gentlemen want please invite them
in" In second there rush down the stalls anu
such a couinOon could only from two or three
men trying which could get out Of the house Erst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14

The foreman OF the paving in Fithave. told me some
curious features Of the business The union PAYERS
have roncad rule that they will not instruct any
man in laying pavement or admit him TO the union un
less he is the Of payer. AS only about one-haf
the PAYERS marry the tribe Is running out The PAYERS
The most stubborn OF worknen One night recently
II was especially desired that they should work Tor
fifteen or twenty minutes time to finish piece OF
having They would Of receive extrl pay for the
time thus spent, but when o'clock came not man
could be Induced stay They all dropped their mple-
ments and walked CH.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14

Fire Chief Gicduel who generally selected to show
the Fire Department operations 10 distinguished foreign
visitors because OF his intimate acquaintance with
foreign languages lie SIX footer with woil rounded
body and chubby face. lie has small black mustache
and good natured twinkling eyes His name Is mispro
nounced ninety nine times In every hundred by those
unacquainc with It except by seeing IL in print About
the nearest English pronunciation seems to be" zig
wheel" The Fire Chief is Just now engaged in lis
spare moments in the novel occupation OF training
gang OF fire ladies for the stage The fourth ac OF the
play be brought ont No tho Fourteenth Street
Theatre is laid In a fire station with full view OF the
upper and lower loOr Above the n.en az sleep and
below are the Dire watch, the engine and the horses In
their stalls IL Il part OF the play 10 have alarm
sounded when the sliding down the pole,
while the horses rush out harnessed by the
process IA In the real station and dash away. The
men and horses havo become expert that In -FOUR
seconds the Is made. and the fro chief thinks lie
can drill them down three seconds OF course, as
they ars all ready for the and alert Tor quick per
forinance IL Is some what different from real life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
DRIFT OF CURRENT CHAT.
HINTS CONCERNING MEN AND MATTERS OF
THE DAY

THE DAY.
Whole columns of names Of Americans are published
every SUNDAY msrnny in some New-York newspapers
Of persons said to be at the various watering places
and great hotels abroad 1t Is, perhaps scarcely the
fault OF the correspondents the other side OF the
water that these lists not always accurate, as
learned when met Dr. Charles Phelps the other day
Just after having read his name in the list OF guests at
resort In France IL is two years since was over
there" said the Doctor "Thls publication OF my
has been brought to my notice twenty times to-day. 1t
establishes merely the fact that the inn has had no
American guests for two years and that when the inn
keeper was asked from London to supply list Of his
American guests he went back to his old register OF two
years ago rather than confess that he had at all
The inventive genius OF French hotel man is only
equally by his ability in making out his bill lie can
meet any emergency"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14

While the samese princes were taking In the sights in
New York hal occasion TO chat for some time with j.
s. westbrook, a young Englishman who has lived
for time In Siam and who sailed for London yeser
day. on business mission which will take him back to
the samcse kingdom probably for permanent residence
When asked him about notable features OF siamese life
he replied that he thought their capacity OF adapting
themselves TO every condition remarkable. They
are ike the japanese in this respect said he One
phase OF this characteristic crops out in their progress
i've spirit Tnoy want all the inventions Of the age.
They have the oahead element as you call here In
America. During his present trip around the world
Prince Devawongse has bought largo number Of IN
ventions to introduce at home He Is geng To have
rs pe-wrters made In the eiamese alphabet for one
thing You people here In the United States have not
waked up to the value Of Samese trade have In